America and Iran: From Cold War Allies to Arch-Enemies
Chapters
- Chapter 1›
The Devil's Bargain
Before Iran became America's enemy, it was America's project.
- Chapter 2›
The Embassy, the Hostages, and the Humiliation That Wouldn't End
When the Iranian Revolution swept away the Shah, it didn't just change governments — it transformed the American embassy…
- Chapter 3›
The Enemy of My Enemy
After the hostages came home, Washington and Tehran didn't make peace — they made calculations.
- Chapter 4›
The Invisible Siege
When direct military confrontation was too dangerous and diplomacy had collapsed, Washington turned to a quieter weapon…
- Chapter 5›
The Deal, the Wreckage, and the Strike
When decades of enmity finally produce a diplomatic agreement, the harder question isn't whether a deal can be made — it…